Hillcrest, Hamilton

Hillcrest
A neighbourhood in Hillcrest, Hamilton
A neighbourhood in Hillcrest, Hamilton
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Coordinates: 37°47′52″S 175°18′54″E / 37.7978°S 175.3150°E / -37.7978; 175.3150
CountryNew Zealand
CityHamilton, New Zealand
Local authorityHamilton City Council
Electoral wardEast Ward
Established1949
Area
 • Land191 ha (472 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total7,060
Claudelands Ruakura Silverdale
Hamilton East
Hillcrest
Matangi
Riverlea Tamahere

Hillcrest is a suburb in southeastern Hamilton in New Zealand. The suburb is home to the University of Waikato and consequently has a large student population. It is located on the east side of the Hamilton Town Belt, a series of public parks that run from the Hamilton Gardens to Ruakura in its eastern section.

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  2. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.